Open Country Dairy says no impact from coronavirus yet

Open Country Dairy says no impact from coronavirus yet
Rebecca Howard
Open Country Dairy, New Zealand's second-largest milk processor, saw its full year net profit lift 34 percent on increased volumes and said a short-term negative impact from the coronavirus is likely. Profit was $31.42 million in the year ended Sept. 30 from $23.48  million a year earlier, its accounts show. Sales lifted 18 percent to  $1.4 billion while the cost of sales were up 17 percent to 1.3 billion.There was “increased volume so there was a natural increase in the bottom line and an exemplary outcome in terms of efficiency...

More Primary Sector

Kāinga Ora reopens carpet bid to include wool suppliers
Primary Sector

Kāinga Ora reopens carpet bid to include wool suppliers

The state housing agency's initial decision ignited outrage from the sector.

Zespri’s growth bears fruit in China
Primary Sector

Zespri’s growth bears fruit in China

Sales in the country reached $1b in 2024 and volumes were up 40%.

Why LIC is revisiting its strategy
Primary Sector

Why LIC is revisiting its strategy

Genetics company says its diagnostics arm is showing 'really strong' growth.

Riley Kennedy 27 Jan 2025